The Best Bean and Ham Soup

Name: The Best Bean and Ham Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 575 min
Total time: 1080 min
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix (seasoning packet not used); 2.5 cups cubed ham; 1 ham bone; 5 large carrots, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can low-sodium vegetable juice; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 large bay leaves; 7 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

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Legume fans who enjoy 7-bean soup will love this extra beany version made with a dried 15-bean mix. I make this hearty soup using the ham bone from our Easter spiral ham and serve it with corn muffins and fresh fruit. It makes a huge pot of soup, so invite some friends over or just freeze several portions for later use. Remember to soak the beans the night before you make the soup.

Recipe by BenevolentEmpress

Updated on January 21, 2023

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

9 hrs 35 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

18 hrs

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

1 (20 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix (seasoning packet not used)
2 ½ cups cubed ham
1 ham bone
5 large carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups vegetable broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can low-sodium vegetable juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large bay leaves
7 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
Drain beans and transfer to a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain.
Add ham, ham bone, carrots, celery, onion, and undrained diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir in vegetable broth, vegetable juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, chili powder, parsley, pepper, and bay leaves. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover ingredients and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally and adding more chicken broth as needed, for about 8 hours.
Remove and discard ham bone and season soup with salt. Continue to simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Thomas Westman

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260	Calories
4g	Fat
38g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 1105mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 15g	53%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 27mg	137%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 1143mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.